A hot handicap that can see BIN AJWAD make it 4-4 over C&D. He's really likeable and won another strong event 6 weeks ago. Talis Evolvere is feared most ahead of Golden Pharaoh.
Bin Ajwad
Talis Evolvere
Golden Pharaoh
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Bin Ajwad
J: Rob HornbyT: James Tate
F: 437111-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (13/8) at this C&D 43 days ago, finding extra. More wins in him this winter, going the right way and clearly possessing a good attitude.
2. Helmsley
J: David NolanT: Ivan Furtado
F: 64/3418-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Winner at Redcar in October. First run since leaving Ralph Beckett when eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 80/1) 31 days ago.
3. Bravo Zulu
J: Jack DoughtyT: David Loughnane
F: 09110206-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Course winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Windsor in July. 33/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Worth a look back in trip.
4. Talis Evolvere
J: Alec VoikhanskyT: Richard Hannon
F: 58904205-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (9/4) at Kempton (8f) 31 days ago. On a good mark and could be ready to strike again.
5. Tribal Wisdom
J: Edward GreatrexT: Ian Williams
F: 44141143-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (18/5) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 8 days ago.
6. United Approach
J: Callum ShepherdT: Jamie Osborne
F: 05/380260-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago.
7. Signcastle City
J: Thomas GreatrexT: Richard Hannon
F: 50327754-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Newmarket (7f, good) 63 days ago.
8. Golden Pharaoh
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott Dixon
F: 29031422-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Won at Ffos Las in September and continues in form, good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 43 days ago. Wouldn't dismiss.
9. Grabajabba
J: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael Appleby
F: 11/083463-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. 11/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago. More needed here.